US Withdraws Some Troops from Europe But Denies Broader Pullback

The US announced it will pull a brigade combat team based on NATO’s eastern flank, prompting criticism from Republican lawmakers and spurring anxiety that a broader pullback in military support for Europe may be underway.

In a statement, the US Army Europe and Africa said one unit — the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division — won’t be replaced after it makes its scheduled return to its home bask in Kentucky. The statement didn’t give numbers, but the Pentagon previously said the unit had 4,200 soldiers.